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About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position fosters student engagement and success by promoting a campus culture of responsibility, well-being, and safety. This position is responsible for administration of the university's Student Code of Conduct and local, state and federal Title IX policies. This position serves as a primary point of contact for student wellbeing and crisis response. This position is responsible for compliance with federal and state laws in the area of Student Conduct and Title IX.
Responsibilities

• Directs student rights and responsibilities programs and services. (50%)
  
  • Manages student conduct, student Title IX, wellbeing outreach, crisis response coordination, and preventative programs.
  • Administers the Student Conduct Code; coordinates annual conduct code review and updates; administers Student Conduct Code processes.
  • Communicates Student Conduct/Title IX processes with relevant communities.
  • Provides guidance and support for student grievances.
  • Provides advocacy for students with university departments and programs.
  • Serves as a liaison between students and constituents so that student issues and/or behavior are comprehensively addressed in an effective manner.
  • Facilitates and coordinates preventive programs related to related behavior concerns.
• Maintains, Coordinates and Presents information on Student Conduct and Title IX to various audiences. (20%)
  
  • Coordinates conduct and Title IX information to students.
  • Promotes education about polices to audiences through various means.
  • Conduct follows-up with students to ensure follow-through of the all conduct sanctions.
  • To identify, investigate, assess, manage, and monitor complex student cases that are emerging from multiple sources.
  • Assists with onsite response to students in crisis situations where conduct and Title IX are concerned.
• Provides support for other university programs and activities and other related duties. (15%)
  
  • Leads divisional programming for responsibility and accountability.
  • Attends university sponsored student programs as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to contribute and support university and DSES priorities and initiatives.
  • Seeks and communicates community partners and community resources for GSW students.
• Maintains required knowledge in the field. (15%)
  
  • Keeps abreast of current best practices related to student conduct, crisis response, and behavior intervention.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge and implements best practices related to student development and student engagement.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of federal, state, USG, and university policies and regulations related to Student Success.
  • Seeks training certification in areas related to job responsibilities.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in student conduct in higher education or with Title IX; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of references along with your application.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of GSW and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Knowledge of related federal policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Knowledge of best practices in the field of student services
Knowledge of student development theory.
Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures explicit to the Student Code of Conduct.
Knowledge of Title IX regulations.
SKILLS
Skill in crisis response.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in the development of presentation of educational programs and workshops.
Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu .
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.